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Friday, January 6, 2012

Kyleigh Crane

Cumberland double-murder suspect attacked by fellow inmates

A suspect arrested for the murders of a 7-year-old Cumberland girl and her 21-year-old uncle was recently attacked by other inmates, according to police.

A suspect arrested for the murders of a 7-year-old Cumberland girl and her 21-year-old uncle was recently attacked by other inmates, according to police.

Michael Bell, 22, is charged with murder, robbery and carrying a handgun without a license in connection with the Dec. 12 incident that killed Kyleigh and Jeremy Crane.

According to officials, five inmates entered Bell's cell after the door had been popped open to let Bell's cellmate in Dec. 18. Surveillance video showed Terry Bates, Kobe Blake, Carlos Bryant, Andre Canady and Tony Miller tried to keep Bell inside of his cell.

Bell said he was able to get out of his cell and grabbed onto the railing in front of him. He said the suspects kept telling him to go back into his cell and proceeded to hit him in the head and face. Bell said he heard someone say "Don's Guns" during the alleged attack.

Officers were able to subdue the suspects. Cameron Moore was also seen attacking Bell, according to police.

Bell suffered swelling and broken skin near his right eye and broken skin on his lower lip and gums. Bell told police he wanted to press charges. He will now be segregated from general population for his own protection.

Don's Guns owner Don Davishad offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction shortly after the double-murder.

Jeremy Priel, 25, is also charged in connection with the Crane murders. Bell maintains his innocence.